During the flood, upstream where water first accumulates, the depth of water on the flood plains may be barely over the tops of the natural levees, but downstream the water piles up because it does not flow very fast downhill on a nearly flat surface.
In addition to these exemptions, certain benefit arrangements do not fall under ERISAâs definition of a welfare benefit plan. ERISA generally does NOT apply to the following arrangements: Adoption assistance plans ; Section 125 prem ium -only plans (although the planâs benefit components may be subject to ERISA);
practice that is not subject to ERISA. These practices may include income replacement, short-term disability, salary continuation or paid medical leave programs. Unfunded Vacation, Holiday, Jury Duty and Similar Pay Payment of compensation, out of the employer's general assets, for the following time off does not create an ERISA plan: Vacations or holidays (including payment of premiums to induce employees to take vacations at a time